Greek Literature

Odyssey, Homer's classic was recently banned in Lawrence, Massachusetts for portraying ideas that do not conform to modern norms of behavior. 

After many years of neglect and dilapidation, the historic home of poet Kostis Palamas in Athens is given a lifeline by the Greek Ministry of Culture. According to a decision on Tuesday, the poet's historic home, located in Plaka, will...

Ambassadors and other foreign diplomats from 18 countries have recorded themselves reciting Greek literature in support of the "Stay Home" anti-coronavirus campaign in a video posted on the Greek Foreign Affairs Ministry's Facebook page on Thursday. An initiative of the...

By Heini-Sofia Alavuo Nikos Kazantzakis may be one of Greece's most well-known exports, particularly for his 1946 novel, Zorba the Greek. Even in the far north of Europe, his legacy is debated, enjoyed and celebrated. The Union of Finnish-Greek Societies, the Finnish-Greek...

  Athens is ready to begin this year with an exciting celebration having been designated World Book Capital, a title the city will hold from April 2018. UNESCO World Book Capitals have been established to promote books, authors and reading activities as...

A literary marathon, concert, discussions and a theatrical play, were several of the activities included in the program of the first International Day for the Greek Language and Civilization, which was celebrated in Naples, Italy. During the literary marathon, which...

Books On The Map is an interactive map of Greek literature. Users can pin the places used by Greek writers as the main setting in their stories. “The site was born out of our love for literature and aims...

A newly founded Greek publishing house in Istanbul will be reviving the long multicultural tradition of Greek literature in the former Byzantine capital city by translating and distributing on the Turkish book market Greek literature. Istos, which stands in Greek...

The summer season is slowly approaching and plans for some down time are starting to take shape. This is a perfect time to choose some classic Greek books or modern day favorites to keep us company while lying under...

Today, only few poems by the ancient Greek poetess Sappho have survived, but thanks to new findings, two new works have been recovered, giving experts hope to find even more. These previously unknown poems by the great poetess of the...